Event Brief
Mogae lies in state as public pays respects
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Summary: Hundreds of people lined up at Botswana’s Parliament Building to pay last respects to former President Festus Mogae.
WHO: Hundreds of Batswana
WHAT: Festus Mogae’s body lies in state at Parliament Building
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 10:28 AM ET
WHERE: Gaborone
WHY: None
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